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Section 5

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

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Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Towing

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Towing Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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Summary of Contents for 2010 Escalade Hybrid

Page 1: ...le 3 3 Instrument Panel 4 1 Climate Controls 4 2 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators 4 3 Driver Information Center DIC 4 7 Audio System s 4 9 Driving Your Vehicle 5 1 Your Driving the Road and the Veh...

Page 2: ...ur vehicle For vehicles first sold in Canada substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Cadillac Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual Keep this manual in the vehicle for qui...

Page 3: ...ecific to the hybrid components of the vehicle It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle s features...

Page 4: ...2 NOTES iv...

Page 5: ...n 1 2 Four Wheel Drive 1 2 Hybrid Features 1 4 Hybrid Safety Information 1 4 Fuel Economy Gage 1 4 Automatic Engine Start Stop Feature 1 5 Regenerative Braking 1 5 Battery 1 6 Service 1 6 Performance...

Page 6: ...xample when 3 Third gear is selected 1 First through 3 Third gears are available Press the plus minus buttons located on the steering column shift lever to select the desired range of gears for curren...

Page 7: ...Four Wheel Drive High Use the four wheel high position when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations 4 n Four Wheel Drive Low This setting delivers extra to...

Page 8: ...eds service The 12 volt battery cables in the engine compartment are clearly labeled In emergency situations first responders can cut those cables to disable the high voltage hybrid battery system Fue...

Page 9: ...hout notice See Tachometer on page 4 4 for more information A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK OFF position Al...

Page 10: ...ded see your dealer retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label Only a trained service technician with the proper knowledge and tools should inspect test or...

Page 11: ...Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Restraint System Check 2 2 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 2 2 2 1...

Page 12: ...off and the vehicle will not start The airbag readiness light and or SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM warning message may come on in the Driver Information Center DIC See Airbag Readiness Light in the owner man...

Page 13: ...lternating Current 3 2 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 3 3 Starting the Vehicle 3 3 Automatic Transmission Operation 3 5 Four Wheel Drive 3 9 Shifting Into Park 3 14 Engine Coolant Heater 3 16 Reg...

Page 14: ...re than 150 watts or a system fault is detected a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off To reset the circuit unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the R...

Page 15: ...ual for more information on starting If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes see Towing a Trailer on page 5 8 for more information Auto Stop The vehicle has an Auto Stop feature After a successful en...

Page 16: ...at any time without notice See Tachometer on page 4 4 for more information A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK...

Page 17: ...to Stop is disabled During heavy acceleration both the engine and hybrid electric motors supply power A sensation similar to a transmission gear change can be felt as the transmission changes modes En...

Page 18: ...owing a Trailer on page 5 8 WARNING If you have Four Wheel Drive the vehicle will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park if the transfer case is in Neutral So be sure the transfer case i...

Page 19: ...ting the transmission in slippery road conditions could result in skidding See Skidding under Loss of Control in the owner manual for more information When temperatures are very cold the transmission...

Page 20: ...he Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle and engine speed while driving down a hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears When you move the shift lever into M the...

Page 21: ...liTrak System in the index of the Owner Manual for more information Front Axle The front axle engages and disengages automatically when you shift the transfer case Some delay for the axle to engage or...

Page 22: ...etting also engages the front axle and delivers extra torque You may never need this setting It sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose Four Wheel Drive Low if you are driving off road...

Page 23: ...method for shifting into Four Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Turn the knob to the Four Wheel Drive Low position You must wait for the Four Wheel Drive Low ind...

Page 24: ...ng between Four Wheel Drive Low and Four Wheel Drive High ranges or from N Neutral while the engine is running If the knob is turned to the Four Wheel Drive High AUTO or Two Wheel Drive High switch po...

Page 25: ...el Drive High Four Wheel Drive High AUTO After the transfer case has shifted out of N Neutral the N Neutral light will go out 4 Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle Notice Shifting th...

Page 26: ...to roll even if the shift lever is in P Park So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in N Neutral If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 5 8 1 Hold the brake pedal down...

Page 27: ...hift lever into P Park hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from P Park without first pulling it toward you If you can it means that the shift lever was not...

Page 28: ...e the wire tie which secures the electrical cord Do not cut the electrical cord 3 Plug the cord into a normal grounded 110 volt AC outlet WARNING Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could caus...

Page 29: ...or driven pump when it recharges the system This is normal In the event of a controller problem the brake pedal may be harder to push and the stopping distance may be longer Running the Vehicle While...

Page 30: ...2 NOTES 3 18...

Page 31: ...hts Gages and Indicators 4 3 Instrument Panel Cluster 4 3 Tachometer 4 4 Charging System Light 4 4 Fuel Economy Gage 4 5 Oil Pressure Light 4 6 Driver Information Center DIC 4 7 DIC Warnings and Messa...

Page 32: ...ontrol system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow direction The climate control system continues to adjust the climate control settings chosen for best use of electrical power At mild temp...

Page 33: ...Warning Lights Gages and Indicators Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown Canada similar 4 3...

Page 34: ...stem Light This 12 V battery light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned to ON RUN but the engine is not running as a check to show it is working It should go out once the engine has been start...

Page 35: ...display in the green zone on the gage White Zones Decreased fuel efficiency driving behavior makes the indicator display in the two white zones The indicator in the white zone on the left side of the...

Page 36: ...uld not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil This light comes on briefly as a check it works when the ignition is in ON RUN...

Page 37: ...rument panel to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent These messages require a...

Page 38: ...ppear on the DIC The battery charging system light will appear in the instrument panel cluster See Battery Warning Light in the owner manual Index Driving with this message on could drain the battery...

Page 39: ...ation radio system See the owner manual for more information Press the CONFIG button on the radio to display the hybrid screen The screen shows Auto Stop Battery Charging Engine Idle 2 Wheel and 4 Whe...

Page 40: ...2 NOTES 4 10...

Page 41: ...Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving the Road and the Vehicle 5 2 Electric Power Steering 5 2 Towing 5 2 Towing Your Vehicle 5 2 Recreational Vehicle Towing 5 2 Towing a Trailer 5 8 5 1...

Page 42: ...ces of rough roads This system does not use power steering fluid making it maintenance free Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled veh...

Page 43: ...recommendations Is the vehicle ready to be towed Just as preparing the vehicle for a long trip make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip in the owner manual index...

Page 44: ...transfer case into N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer ca...

Page 45: ...ehicle warranty Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provision...

Page 46: ...nto N Neutral can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P Park The driver or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to...

Page 47: ...lowing the manufacturer s instructions 6 Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 7 Turn the ignition to LOCK OFF Four...

Page 48: ...age 3 9 Towing a Trailer For more information see Towing a Trailer in the owner manual Index Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be It depends on how the rig is used For example speed...

Page 49: ...s and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 25 mph 40 km h the vehicle may go into auto stop mode even if the brakes are not being pressed Using the trailer brake system ma...

Page 50: ...2 NOTES 5 10...

Page 51: ...Brakes 6 13 Battery 6 17 Jump Starting 6 18 Four Wheel Drive 6 23 Electrical System 6 24 High Voltage Devices and Wiring 6 24 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6 24 Underhood Fuse Block 6 25 Tires 6 26 Infla...

Page 52: ...he proper knowledge and tools WARNING You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it Be sure you have sufficient knowled...

Page 53: ...a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed See Maintenance Record in the owner manual Checking Things Under the Hood High Voltage Devices and Wir...

Page 54: ...Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on your vehicle you will see 6 4...

Page 55: ...c Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or ov...

Page 56: ...Fuel button or trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP Transmission Temperature displays on the Driver Information Center DIC 6 Using the TRANS TEMP reading determine and perform the appropriate ch...

Page 57: ...s procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 60 C and 75 C 140 F and 167 F The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level Th...

Page 58: ...ake much fluid generally less than 0 5 Liter 1 Pint Do not overfill 6 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid...

Page 59: ...differently than the vehicle s main cooling system The DMCM cooling system includes the DMCM coolant surge tank DMCM surge tank pressure cap DMCM cooling pumps hybrid cooling radiator and the Drive Mo...

Page 60: ...e is a leak in the hybrid cooling system can cause the hybrid cooling system to lose all coolant and can damage the system Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle or run the engine How to Add...

Page 61: ...a pre mixed DEX COOL available at your dealer retailer may damage your vehicle Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use a pre mixed DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle W...

Page 62: ...turning the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure cap slowly and remove it 3 Add the pre mixed DEX COOL available at your dealer retailer to the DMCM coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL CO...

Page 63: ...ring Fluid The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment...

Page 64: ...brake warning light comes on See Brake System Warning Light in the owner manual Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance in the owner manu...

Page 65: ...a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake hydraulic system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in the brake...

Page 66: ...ns in Capacities and Specifications in the owner manual Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer retailer if the brake pedal does not return to...

Page 67: ...id battery disconnect to open See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2 2 for more information DANGER Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds...

Page 68: ...the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage the vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s...

Page 69: ...the lamps that are not needed This avoids sparks and helps save both batteries It could save the radio 4 Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive and negative terminal locations on...

Page 70: ...ou need more light Continued WARNING Continued Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure t...

Page 71: ...nd maybe other parts too Do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 7 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the v...

Page 72: ...Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty Always connect an...

Page 73: ...also apply to these vehicles There are two additional systems that need lubrication Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect...

Page 74: ...voltage cable or wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses circuit breakers and fusible thermal links This greatl...

Page 75: ...ess to the fuse relay block See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 4 for more information on its location For more information on the main underhood fuse block see Underhood Fuse Block in the owner...

Page 76: ...e Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation or over inflation is all right It is not If your tires do not hav...

Page 77: ...ck Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they re un...

Page 78: ...low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive This could be an early indicator that the air pressure in the tir...

Page 79: ...and TPMS malfunction light should go off once the TPMS sensor matching process is performed successfully See TPMS Sensor Matching Process later in this section One or more TPMS sensors are missing or...

Page 80: ...indicated on the tire s sidewall To decrease air pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gage or a key You have two minutes to match the first t...

Page 81: ...d the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off 9 Turn the ignition switch to LOCK OFF 10 Set all four tires to the recommend...

Page 82: ...age 6 43 There is no spare tire no tire changing equipment and no place to store a tire It is unusual for a tire to blow out while you are driving especially if you maintain your tires properly See Ti...

Page 83: ...ewalls or has a puncture larger than a inch 6 mm the tire is too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be effective See Roadside Service in the Index of the owner manual If the t...

Page 84: ...ns Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see En...

Page 85: ...re The tire sealant and compressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been se...

Page 86: ...f the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Seala...

Page 87: ...nto the accessory power outlet in the vehicle Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets See Accessory Power Outlet s in the owner manual If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not u...

Page 88: ...dside Assistance Program in the owner manual 10 Press the on off button D to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is driv...

Page 89: ...not seal the tire See Roadside Assistance Program in the owner manual If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi 68 kPa from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recom...

Page 90: ...ant and Compressor Kit Storage on page 6 53 2 Unlock the air only hose F from the sealant canister B by pulling up on the lever 3 Pull the air only hose F from the sealant canister B 4 Remove the powe...

Page 91: ...nflation pressure can be found on the Tire and Loading Information label See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 6 26 The pressure gage E may read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor...

Page 92: ...lever 2 Pull the air only hose F from the sealant canister B 3 Unwrap the sealant air hose F from the compressor A 4 Turn the sealant canister B so the inflator filling hose is aligned with the slot i...

Page 93: ...ant air hose F around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location 4 Push the air compressor inflator hose F onto the sealant canister inlet and push the lever down Tire Sealant and...

Page 94: ...ins Carbon Monoxide CO which cannot be seen or smelled It can cause unconsciousness and even death Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation For more information see E...

Page 95: ...pressor can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to inch 6 mm in the tread area of the tire It can also be used to inflate an under inflated tire If the tire has been separated from the wheel has...

Page 96: ...f the Sealant Canister following There is only enough sealant to seal one tire After usage the sealant canister and sealant air hose assembly must be replaced See Removal and Installation of the Seala...

Page 97: ...y power outlets See Accessory Power Outlet s in the owner manual If the vehicle has an accessory power outlet do not use the cigarette lighter If the vehicle only has a cigarette lighter use the cigar...

Page 98: ...adside Assistance Program in the owner manual 11 Press the on off button B to turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the vehicle is dri...

Page 99: ...not seal the tire See Roadside Assistance Program in the owner manual If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 10 psi 68 kPa from the recommended inflation pressure inflate the tire to the recom...

Page 100: ...wer plug H 3 Place the kit on the ground 4 Remove the tire valve stem cap from the flat tire by turning it counterclockwise 5 Attach the air only hose G onto the tire valve stem by turning it clockwis...

Page 101: ...ed on off until the correct pressure is reached If you inflate the tire higher than the recommended pressure you can adjust the excess pressure by pressing the pressure deflation button D until the pr...

Page 102: ...ed to inflate air mattresses balls etc Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister To remove the sealant canister 1 Unwrap the sealant hose 2 Press the canister release button 3 Pull up and remov...

Page 103: ...anel over the rear wheelhouse To access the tire sealant and compressor kit 1 Remove the tray by pulling up on the finger depression to access the tire sealant and compressor kit 2 Locate the tire sea...

Page 104: ...nd compressor kit from its plastic tray assembly To store the tire sealant and compressor kit reverse the steps Appearance Care Vehicle Care Appearance Materials When scraping the windshield glass to...

Page 105: ...ling System 2 9 qt 2 7 L 6 0L V8 Engine Cooling System 18 3 qt 17 3 L Fuel Tank 24 5 gal 92 7 L Transmission fluid capacity is approximate See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 6 5 for information...

Page 106: ...2 NOTES 6 56...

Page 107: ...Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule 7 2 At Least Once a Year 7 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 2 Engine Drive Belt Routing 7 2 7 1...

Page 108: ...identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer retailer See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle Usage Fluid Lubr...

Page 109: ...s 4 2 Compressor Kit Tire Sealant 6 33 6 43 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap DMCM 6 8 Cooling System DMCM 6 9 D Drive Motor Generator Control Module DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap 6 8 Drive Motor...

Page 110: ...Wiring 6 3 I Inflation Tire Pressure 6 26 Instrument Panel Cluster 4 3 Introduction iii J Jump Starting 6 18 L Lights Charging System 4 4 Oil Pressure 4 6 M Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year 7...

Page 111: ...Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7 2 Regenerative Braking 3 17 Restraint System Check Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 2 2 Running the Vehicle While Parked 3 17 S Sealant Kit Tire 6 33...

Page 112: ...sure 6 26 Inspection and Rotation 6 31 Sealant and Compressor Kit 6 33 6 43 6 53 Towing Towing Your Vehicle 5 2 Trailer 5 8 Transmission Automatic Fluid 6 5 V Vehicle Running While Parked 3 17 Voltage...

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